SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Applicants for Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Learning and Teaching (PGDHELT) must fulfil the following criteria for admission:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institution of higher learning recognized by the University Senate at least with CGPA 2.75 and above; OR
2. A Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA less than 2.75 from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institution of higher learning with at least five (5) years of working experience in a related field; or
3. A Diploma from any higher learning institution recognised by the University Senate at least with ten (10) years of working experience in a related field and with aged thirty (30) and above; or
4. Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Learning and Teaching (PGDHELT) is a 30-credithour programme, which comprises the following components:

Education Foundation (9 credit hours)
SGHE5043 The New Academia
SGHE5053 Understanding Learners
SGHE5073 Coaching, Mentoring & Supervision

Discipline Core (12 credit hours)
SGHE5013 Curriculum for Higher Education
SGHE5023 Instructional Delivery in Higher Education
SGHE5033 Assessment in Higher Education
SGHE5083 Teacher Scholar

Elective (3 credit hours)
SGHE5063 Supporting Holistic Student Development

Professional Practice (6 credit hours)
SGHX5996 Professional Practice